Post-Standard Criticstag:blog.syracuse.com,2015:/critics/8002012-04-21T20:55:11ZSyracuse & Central NY Arts & Entertainment ReviewsMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance‘Madama Butterfly’ rises to top of the Syracuse Opera season tag:blog.syracuse.com,2012:/critics//800.81478842012-04-21T20:47:22Z2012-04-21T20:55:11ZMore than a century has passed since Puccini’s opera about class, race, honor, loyalty, and power debuted at La Scala, yet its themes are timeless, its music enduring, and its story (including the misuse of military presence) strangely modern. SOC has staged a memorably emotive production of “Madama Butterfly,” clearly the highlight of the season.Linda Loomis | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/linda.loomis/index.html
More than a century has passed since Puccini’s opera about class, race, honor, loyalty, and power debuted at La Scala, yet its themes are timeless, its music enduring, and its story (including the misuse of military presence) strangely modern. SOC has staged a memorably emotive production of “Madama Butterfly,” clearly the highlight of the season.
Syracuse Stage's "Red": A Powerful Evening of Theatertag:blog.syracuse.com,2012:/critics//800.78845852012-03-10T17:17:43Z2012-03-10T19:21:28ZOne-act play a tour de forceTony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
One-act play a tour de force
In 'Reaching for Marsby,' Jeff Kramer's humor translates well from page to stagetag:blog.syracuse.com,2012:/critics//800.78444382012-03-03T19:30:42Z2012-03-04T12:18:38ZIt makes for an ironic evening of enjoyable theater.Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
It makes for an ironic evening of enjoyable theater.
"Les Miserables": Onstage Realism Reignstag:blog.syracuse.com,2012:/critics//800.77795542012-02-22T17:40:49Z2012-02-22T17:48:55ZIf you’re lucky enough to see the 25th anniversary production of “Les Miserables” , presented by Famous Artists Broadway Theater Series, you might witness one of the finest productions you’re likely to see anywhere, anytime. This theater property has it...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
If you’re lucky enough to see the 25th anniversary production of “Les Miserables” , presented by Famous Artists Broadway Theater Series, you might witness one of the finest productions you’re likely to see anywhere, anytime. This theater property has it...
Le Moyne Drama Mines Historical Tragedytag:blog.syracuse.com,2012:/critics//800.77530622012-02-17T18:58:56Z2012-02-17T19:10:44ZThe Le Moyne College Boot and Buskin Theater Group offers a drama that mines a significant historical tragedy from the 1920’s and 30’s that became known as the Radium Dial Worker Tragedy. “These Shining Lives”, a contemporary drama by Melanie...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
The Le Moyne College Boot and Buskin Theater Group offers a drama that mines a significant historical tragedy from the 1920’s and 30’s that became known as the Radium Dial Worker Tragedy. “These Shining Lives”, a contemporary drama by Melanie...
Carmina Burana entertaining, but misses Orff's full intentiontag:blog.syracuse.com,2012:/critics//800.77233982012-02-12T21:15:47Z2012-02-13T14:01:49ZRemarkable aspects in the SOC production resulted in some penultimate moments and overall excellent entertainment, but Orff’s fundamental intent to marry music to motion was only partially realized.Linda Loomis | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/linda.loomis/index.html
Remarkable aspects in the SOC production resulted in some penultimate moments and overall excellent entertainment, but Orff’s fundamental intent to marry music to motion was only partially realized.
Redhouse Presents "Steve Hayes' Hollywood Reunion"tag:blog.syracuse.com,2012:/critics//800.77124892012-02-10T16:41:03Z2012-02-10T16:48:08ZOne of the refreshing aspects of reviewing an original “one-man show” is just that: it’s original, and there’s only one actor, although, oftentimes, many characters. It is just that that makes “Steve Hayes’ Hollywood Reunion” an entertaining stream-of-consciousness trip down...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
One of the refreshing aspects of reviewing an original “one-man show” is just that: it’s original, and there’s only one actor, although, oftentimes, many characters. It is just that that makes “Steve Hayes’ Hollywood Reunion” an entertaining stream-of-consciousness trip down...
NATC Features Valentine "Treat" tag:blog.syracuse.com,2012:/critics//800.76810472012-02-04T18:25:11Z2012-02-04T18:31:24ZThe annual arrival of Valentine’s Day ushers in the practical necessity for theater companies to offer something romantic, light, and optimistic that might approximate what has become the welcomed or dreaded (depending on the viewer) “date movie” for the stage....Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
The annual arrival of Valentine’s Day ushers in the practical necessity for theater companies to offer something romantic, light, and optimistic that might approximate what has become the welcomed or dreaded (depending on the viewer) “date movie” for the stage....
Redhouse's "A Perfect Ganesh": Uplifting and Transcendenttag:blog.syracuse.com,2012:/critics//800.75651882012-01-13T18:41:18Z2012-01-13T18:48:31ZIf increased attendance at cultural events is any part of your New Year’s resolutions, then catching a performance of “A Perfect Ganesh” at The Redhouse would be a very worthwhile start. This rather small, intimate play by Tony-award winning Terrence...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
If increased attendance at cultural events is any part of your New Year’s resolutions, then catching a performance of “A Perfect Ganesh” at The Redhouse would be a very worthwhile start. This rather small, intimate play by Tony-award winning Terrence...
Appleseed's "Radio Hour" Has Amusing Momentstag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.7411427.201112101138382011-12-10T16:31:28Z2011-12-10T16:38:38ZIf you are a fan of Garrison Keillor and his “Prairie Home Companion” schtick on Public Radio, in which he delves into the mundane events and personalities inhabiting his fictional Lake Wobegone, you may find Appleseed Productions’ “The Old Time...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
If you are a fan of Garrison Keillor and his “Prairie Home Companion” schtick on Public Radio, in which he delves into the mundane events and personalities inhabiting his fictional Lake Wobegone, you may find Appleseed Productions’ “The Old Time...
Stage and Drama Department Unite for Holiday Winnertag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.7377172.201112031401282011-12-03T18:23:49Z2011-12-03T19:01:28ZFor several years now, Syracuse Stage has been mounting its holiday offering in conjunction with the Syracuse University Department of Drama, and that’s as it should be, in that part of the conservatory-style theater training offered by the university really...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
For several years now, Syracuse Stage has been mounting its holiday offering in conjunction with the Syracuse University Department of Drama, and that’s as it should be, in that part of the conservatory-style theater training offered by the university really...
Buchman and Pilant make music soar at Symphony Syracusetag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.73130312011-11-19T19:28:37Z2011-11-19T19:45:17ZApproximately 1500 patrons attended the Symphony Syracuse concert Nov. 18 to hear the local musicians who are determined to "keep the music playing" along with featured artist Julia Pilant and conductor Heather Buchman. Judging by audience response, those in attendance were thrilled with their choice of where to spend a Friday evening in Syracuse. Linda Loomis | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/linda.loomis/index.html
Approximately 1500 patrons attended the Symphony Syracuse concert Nov. 18 to hear the local musicians who are determined to "keep the music playing" along with featured artist Julia Pilant and conductor Heather Buchman. Judging by audience response, those in attendance were thrilled with their choice of where to spend a Friday evening in Syracuse.
Studio 24 Presents Politically Charged "Red Hot Patriot"tag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.73126132011-11-19T17:28:01Z2011-11-19T17:33:14ZStudio 24’s current presentation at Jazz Central is a one-woman, one-act play that shows the power that can be generated by an irreverent character who has not only the nerve and backbone, but also the brains and wit to make...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
Studio 24’s current presentation at Jazz Central is a one-woman, one-act play that shows the power that can be generated by an irreverent character who has not only the nerve and backbone, but also the brains and wit to make...
Famous Artists' "In the Heights": A Mover and Shakertag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.72581942011-11-09T05:52:26Z2011-11-09T05:58:22ZFamous Artists Broadway Series presents an uplifting, super-charged show in its current offering, “In the Heights”. This four-Tony Award winner (including Best Musical) from 2008 adds a new chapter to the “American Story” in its presentation of a neighborhood (183rd...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
Famous Artists Broadway Series presents an uplifting, super-charged show in its current offering, “In the Heights”. This four-Tony Award winner (including Best Musical) from 2008 adds a new chapter to the “American Story” in its presentation of a neighborhood (183rd...
Stage's "Boys" : An Unusual Comedy Experiencetag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.71666372011-10-22T16:29:23Z2011-10-22T16:36:06ZSyracuse Stage’s current production, “The Boys Next Door” by Tom Griffin, explores the world of the “group home” for the developmentally disabled. First appearing in the mid-1980’s when care for this population was changing drastically from the institutional “warehousing” of...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
Syracuse Stage’s current production, “The Boys Next Door” by Tom Griffin, explores the world of the “group home” for the developmentally disabled. First appearing in the mid-1980’s when care for this population was changing drastically from the institutional “warehousing” of...
Covey Theatre Presents Original "Romanovs"tag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.71312162011-10-15T17:28:54Z2011-10-15T17:35:53ZIf you like theater with one foot in the fictitious “realm” and the other firmly planted in history, Russian history, that is, then a visit to The Covey Theatre Company’s “The Romanovs” may assuage your desire for an intriguing historical...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
If you like theater with one foot in the fictitious “realm” and the other firmly planted in history, Russian history, that is, then a visit to The Covey Theatre Company’s “The Romanovs” may assuage your desire for an intriguing historical...
CRT's "Souvenir": A Challenge to Western Musictag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.69050712011-09-01T16:16:45Z2011-09-01T16:22:51ZFor its last production of the 2011 season, Cortland Repertory Theatre offers an interesting two-character show that is more a play than a musical, despite its being about music, or rather those who create and perform music, or, at the...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
For its last production of the 2011 season, Cortland Repertory Theatre offers an interesting two-character show that is more a play than a musical, despite its being about music, or rather those who create and perform music, or, at the...
M-G-R's "Black Patent" Evokes Humor and Mixed Memoriestag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.68944542011-08-30T16:49:24Z2011-08-30T16:56:57ZMerry-Go-Round Playhouse’s fifth production of the season, “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, is a “feel-good”, upbeat exploration of growing up and coming of age, Catholic-school-style. This unusual musical, based on the 1975 book with the same title...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse’s fifth production of the season, “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, is a “feel-good”, upbeat exploration of growing up and coming of age, Catholic-school-style. This unusual musical, based on the 1975 book with the same title...
Hangar Theatre Presents Riotous Fun in "Rocky Horror" tag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.68389352011-08-20T17:39:17Z2011-08-20T18:55:43ZHangar Theatre, never a shy presenter of alternative theater fare, closes its 2011 season with Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show”, a 1973 British stage show that is probably more familiar in its 1975 film version, “The Rocky Horror Picture...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
Hangar Theatre, never a shy presenter of alternative theater fare, closes its 2011 season with Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show”, a 1973 British stage show that is probably more familiar in its 1975 film version, “The Rocky Horror Picture...
MGR Playhouse's "42nd Street": A Modern Taste of Old Broadwaytag:blog.syracuse.com,2011:/critics//800.67229682011-07-28T15:46:12Z2011-07-28T15:54:42ZBefore there was “A Chorus Line”, there was the 1933 film about Broadway and its performers and directors called “42nd Street”, in which then-popular Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler starred. This film, with dazzling choreography by the iconic Busby Berkeley...Tony Curulla | Contributing writerhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/acurulla/index.html
Before there was “A Chorus Line”, there was the 1933 film about Broadway and its performers and directors called “42nd Street”, in which then-popular Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler starred. This film, with dazzling choreography by the iconic Busby Berkeley...